Chatting About Change with Dr. Jim Maddox

This week we are exploring the intersection of Organization Development and society and helping create a more equitable and compassionate world.  My guest is Matt Minahan from the Washington D.C. area.  Matt is an organization strategy and design consultant, committed to removing the gap between human potential and the human condition.

What does the pursuit and achievement of excellence and happiness during unprecedented challenges look like?  Well, my guest this week is Christina Unrein, who is a clarity & happiness coach for achievement-driven Leaders.  She shares with us a wealth of ideas, perspectives, and insights around the possibilities all around us.

My guest for this episode is Karen Long.  Karen is an independent writer and web designer.  We chat about some of technical trends during COVID-19.  We explore some the cultural change occurring in this arena as well as some marketing challenges and opportunities.

My guest for this podcast is Daniel White.  Daniel is a Strategic Planner, EOS Implementer, Family Business Consultant, and Succession Planner at Allen, Gibbs & Houlik, L.C.  We chat about the dynamics around guiding change in family businesses in the midst of the additional challenges from COVID-19.

My guest for this episode is Claudia Raffo.  Claudia is a Strategic Relationship Expert, International Business Consultant, and Senior Business Coach.  She lives in the Santiago Province of Chile and frequently travels around the globe.  We discuss various perspectives on organizational culture and national culture and some of the adaptive challenges we are all facing.

My guest for this episode is Dr. Jay Johnson.  Jay is the Associate Provost at Northwest Missouri State University and an avid KC sports fan.  We talk about the changing landscape of higher education and the absence of Royals' baseball.

My guest for this episode is Michelle De Bruyn.  She is the Managing Director: South Africa at Kaiser Economic Development Partners.  We discuss regional and global economies the challenges around organization development during times of uncertainty and upheaval.

My guest for this episode is Scott Spradlin, a DBT Therapist, author, and mindfulness guru.  Scott shares his insights around the intersection of Dialectic Behavior Therapy and organizational change.  We discuss the changing landscape of telehealth, particularly mental health, and the role of mindfulness in organizational change.